6 Hands-on, Play-based activities for Kids
A Tray Full of Play: 6 Hands-On Learning Activities for Kids Grab this week’s A Tray Full of Play printable pack for $4 HERE. A little prep. A whole lot of play! Welcome to A Tray Full of Play, a weekly series with six hands-on activities to help your little one explore phonics, math, and motor skills through play. Think scooping, squeezing, counting, matching, building, and making marks. Simple materials, playful invitations, and plenty of opportunities for little hands to g
Oct 3
DIY Outdoor Mud Kitchen for Kids
A Simple Backyard Sensory Play Setup There is something magical about outdoor sensory play. A DIY mud kitchen gives toddlers and preschoolers the chance to scoop, pour, mix, pretend, explore, and create using simple materials you probably already have at home. The best part? It does not need to be fancy or expensive to become a favorite outdoor play space. Mud kitchens encourage imaginative play, fine motor development, creativity, problem-solving, and sensory exploration — a
May 27
30 Simple Summer Activities for Toddlers + Kids (Your BINGO Guide to Easy Fun + Connection over the Summer)
Summer with kids doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful. In fact, the most powerful moments are often the smallest ones, those quick, playful bursts of connection woven into your day. This Summer Activity BINGO Card was designed to give you exactly that: simple summer activities for toddlers and kids that are easy to set up, low pressure, and rooted in what young kids actually need: movement, sensory play, and connection. Because here’s the truth: when toddlers feel
May 26
Chalk-It-Up: DIY Colored Salt Chalk Art for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Looking for an easy sensory art activity for toddlers and preschoolers? This colorful salt chalk art activity is simple, inexpensive, and incredibly fun for young children. Using just sidewalk chalk and salt, kids can create beautiful, layered art while strengthening fine motor skills and exploring colors through hands-on play. This activity is perfect for preschool art, toddler sensory play, or a simple afternoon craft at home. Why Chalk Salt Art Is Great for Young Children
May 25
